Social Work at San Diego State University
Every social work school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the social work program at San Diego State University stacks up to those at other schools.SDSU is located in San Diego, California and approximately 36,334 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Work section at the bottom of this page.
SDSU Social Work Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
- Master’s Degree in Social Work
SDSU Social Work Rankings
Social Work Student Demographics at SDSU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at San Diego State University.
SDSU Social Work Master’s Program
In the social work master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of degree recipients. That is 22% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a master's in social work.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 33 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Concentrations Within Social Work
Social Work majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at San Diego State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 104 |
Careers That Social Work Grads May Go Into
A degree in social work can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for San Diego State University.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 31,290 | $59,500 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 21,920 | $51,950 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 18,600 | $76,450 |
| Substance Abuse Social Workers | 14,840 | $61,640 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 13,560 | $89,240 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Wikipedia User:Geographer under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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